Blueberry & Lemon Balm Oxymel with Sparkling Mineral Water
Blueberry & Lemon Balm Oxymel with Sparkling Mineral Water
An oxymel is a traditional herbal preparation made from raw honey and apple-cider vinegar, used for centuries in herbal medicine as a way to extract and preserve the medicinal properties from herbs and botanicals. Lemon balm is a calming herb traditionally used to support the nervous system and reduce anxiety. Blueberries bring potent antioxidants to […]
Servings
1
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp loose-leaf dried lemon balm
- ¼ cup lightly crushed blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1⁄3 cup raw honey
- 2⁄3 cup apple-cider vinegar
- 1 thin slice of organic lemon, optional
- To serve:
- Ice
- Sparkling mineral water
- Lemon slices & fresh herbs, to garnish
Method
- Place all the ingredients in an air-tight jar. Shake until well combined.
- Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight for 10–12 days. Shake gently every couple of days.
- When ready, strain through a sieve or muslin cloth into a clean bottle, then refrigerate.
- To serve, add 2 tbsp of oxymel to a glass filled with ice, then fill the rest with sparkling mineral water. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
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